They Basic idea: Two characters engage in a writing contest with monsters as their theme. During each round, the 'nice' character (super ego) writes an essay about the horror of a specific type of monster. Then, the 'nasty' character (id) responds with an essay valorizing the monster just laid to rest. Following these contrasting essays, creative pieces will attempt a synthesis that demonstrates both points of view simultaneously without making reference to monsters or the supernatural. The project as a whole will chart guilt / evil / redemption as experienced by an unnamed and unspecified character.
During the final third of the project, one stand-alone essay will be offered, which--along with its artistic commentary--will attempt to reflect back on the rest of the project.
Preface: Extended metaphor poem
Dear Reader
Essay 1A: Werewolves as expressions of original sin.
Essay 1B: Werewolves as escape from repressive norms.
Multivoice poem: super ego - ego - id
Essay 2A: Death of the Vampire as a Triumph of the Modern
Essay 2B: The Passions are Eternal
Form - Prisoner Evaluation
Dialogue - Guilty?
Essay 3: The Alien and Forgiveness
Photograph Piece w/ IM conversation
Journal/Diary
Letter
During the final third of the project, one stand-alone essay will be offered, which--along with its artistic commentary--will attempt to reflect back on the rest of the project.
Preface: Extended metaphor poem
Dear Reader
Essay 1A: Werewolves as expressions of original sin.
Essay 1B: Werewolves as escape from repressive norms.
Multivoice poem: super ego - ego - id
Essay 2A: Death of the Vampire as a Triumph of the Modern
Essay 2B: The Passions are Eternal
Form - Prisoner Evaluation
Dialogue - Guilty?
Essay 3: The Alien and Forgiveness
Photograph Piece w/ IM conversation
Journal/Diary
Letter